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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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